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HOME AND COUNTRY Published ulmrly by‘ Thu Fodenled \ omgn'l Iulutuhl 0! Ontario The “'olnon'u lnflituty- Brunch Dopartluuut 0! Agriculture Ontario l'im'l'ouul. nuxx‘rrll: Mu. C llolmu, R.R. S. Bdlnvillc. \lm Man A. Clarke. Toronto. monks m’ l'xovmcuu BOARD: 1943-1944 Honorary Pruidtnll: in“ nu, A. Clarke, remain. Mrs. E. A. Duke, l’ou Carling. Prrl‘idnlli in. Iluix-nue Ill-Inn's. RR :1. liellonllu. l' ICPPV'V‘IdrnIA: .‘lrr. .\ .I. “’lum. Brouklln. Mrs P Mrs. Ustor. Bl h. 7 Ruilcn 5L. l'orl Arlhlu. Iln'erlnrs on “I! Encull's'o: .1. II. Findlay. Aruprior. .. RR. 1. lalinnon. Mrs. R. Monlv)‘. RR. 1. Durham. Mr.» L' Sklpm‘r. RR. 1, Tllbul'i. .\Ir- \\'n|. \"Ilsnu, Bnrwick. Additional Directors: his. A. Ml-Nnughlou. Lrncrmr. Mrs. \\'. K \‘25, Wolfe lslnnl‘l. up; 11. u ks Cobourg. ‘. P. Merry, llornby. .v R, White. Ripley. .lns Jurdluo ILR. 2. Collingwood. in... J r. ucxlwu. Ancnster. r: Barron, Box 343, Paris. .\ Rundlo. an a Exotcr. Mrs R Euller. rm ing. in. n has T'Imrnl Mn. 1' r, r on, an 2, soul! Ste. Marie. Sr-‘rdury Trtamrzr: llr» W, B, Luullmrdale. Goldwater. i‘urrmpnndouur should be uddresled to "nails and mourn" Women's rumour Branch Depnrlnn-nl oI Agrlculture vmmm Buildings. Toronto .:.,..-r a . rib-nod mmugn um secre- ‘ r»: Wax-nu : Institute: to Woman'- Instltulu Member: EDITORIAL COMMENT DISTRICI‘ ANNUAL PLANS. It is not too early to plan for Dis~ trict Annual meetings, and doubtless executive officers, committee conven- ers and hostess Institutes are already “hard at it." From time to time we receive suggestions for these meet- ings which we are asked to pass on. Here are a few of them for your con- sideration: To the Presiding Oflicer: Start on time. Keep the meeting moving briskly. Try to make the last person in the last row bear. Have all reports presented from the front of the hall. To the Secretary: Present concise minutes. Have treasurer's report audited in advance. Have ballots ready, and containers for collecting these. Arrange a table and chairs at the from. for press reporters. Have a copy of the handbook, the coâ€"operative programme and all dis- trict by-laws for reference. To the Committee: Plan to allow plenty of time for consideration of Institute business, the coâ€"operative programme and elec- tion of officers. Have programmes printed or mim- eog‘raplled for all in attendance. Plan for a Welcoming and a regis- tration committee. Arrange for a blackboard. Set aside a section for voting dele- gates and if possible give them a dis- tinguishing ta . Plan a simp e lunch. Secure a pianist and song leader so that the programme may be inter. spersed with music. To the Institutes: Arrange for a full attendance of delegates and as many Visitors as possible. Study the coâ€"operative programme. Have delegates prepared to discuss it, and advise delegates how to vote but do not tie their hands too tightly. Have resolutions carefully worded, writ-ten leginy or typed, and signed by the president and secretary of the (Continued on page 2, col. 4.) HOME AND COUNTRY By the time this es to press cou- ventions will seem ong past and or members will hnve reud‘re arts 0 them in local papers and in tip form press. But it would be a sud colu- mentary on these conventions if the programmes were so superficial that their value was only temporary. Hence, even at this lute dotcuwe should like to bring to you a few high~ lights of the conventions which show current trends in Institute work. Attendance at conventions was good; indeed the Ottawa urca estab- lished a new record. This seems to in- dicate that members are alert to the need for on interchange of thought and for coâ€"operative action. The Ottawa convention was honourâ€" ed by the presence of H.R.H. Princess Alice at luncheon. Her Eoyulhhgh- neas’ message of inspiration directed the thoughts of the members to post- war planning, especially for the youth who will be returning after the war to our own nei hhourhoods. The Hon. Geo. Drew remier of Ontario, was guest speaker at Toronto. He, too, paid tribute to the importance of or- ganized groups of women in a demo- cratic nation. That Institute members are interâ€" nationally minded was shown at mtu conventions. At Barrie, Kingston and Toronto, Mrs, Alfred \Vutt, M.B.E.. again made members see themselves as part of a powerful international rural women's or anization whose in- fluence in the wor d may be very great if all members support it loyally. At Hamilton Mrs. Lynn Franklin took the members shopping in China for a red dress. As a result they learned of Chinese customs and character in a very interesting way. China was to the fore this year, as Toronto had 8 very thoughtful address by Mr. Fung Kat Shau, Chinese consul. At both meetings the talks were followed by suitable music, making a very enjoy- able session. This idea of continuity in programme could be used more fre- quently to strengthen programmes. Reports of war work revealed fine work done. Knitting, sewing, raising funds, providing jam for Britain, rais- ing money for tons of seeds for Eng- lish gardens and innumerable other activities indicate that Institute mehv bers have had a busy year. One Insti- tute alone in the Ottawa area contlir huted 130 quilts, and all are working rpiietly and steadily for our sailors. soldiers and airmen (men and women) and for the relief of civilian suflering in war-torn lands. At Guelph, the convener should be complimented on her comparison of this year's report with that of 1942, which emphasized the reasons for changes observed. The London area featured health this year, having as guest speaker the Hon. R. P. Vivian, M.D., Who outlined the Ontario Government’s plans for public health service and medical care. Dr. H. J. Hodgins of the Dental Branch, Ontario Department of Health, explained the procedure for securing rural school dental service. The Englehart convention also built CONVENTIONS 0F LASTING INFLUENCE its programme around nutldnnl health unrl the convenor of soclhl welfare \ - k lurk’s Pulls icportod _flnc wot lllml- in the llren, clSIJECIefllly m the pro- ‘ I of has itu car . , mori‘Eiicultui-epwus fcn'tured promin- cntly at most conventions. At Tor- onto the Han. T. 1_.. Kennedy spoke on ru -ul life and ugriculturul representa- ti from Brunt. Temnsknrpms. and Muskoku contributed. to their respec- tive conventions.‘ Tribute was at to the fine production records 0 form families despite labour shortage. The W.I. mcmbers themselves expressed interest in many phases of agricul- turc vur 'ing from stun-ling control to improvelldruinngu and noes. ‘ In the field of Home 'conomlcs em- phusis this past year has been placed on conservation. At the sums} tuna there is on evervg'rovfi g realization that it is the responsx hty of home- makers to continue to build and main- tain a high standard of family life and that this will be of increasing 1m- Joi-tunce in the post-war world. Rev lated to happy home life was Dr. E. G. Reuman’s address on psychology at the Guelph convention. _ That we have thinking women in tho Institutes was shown by a goodly number of the committee reports, resolutions and discussions. The half- hour discussion on Institute problems led by the board director at Bellevdle might well be followed elsewhere. At Guelph an interesting feature was the discussion on “How to take back a good report". For this, the conven- tion was divided into three groups led by the superintendent, the prm'inciul president and a board director respec- tively. Mrs. E. A. Duke, past presi- dent. led the thinking of the Burk's Falls area on the topic of how W.I.'s may meet the challenge of the times. EH1. art may be congratulated on the m . mm of its committee reports. At B TIE Mayor MacLarcn stated that the W. 1. should be “:1 body (If representative public opin. ion, making that opinion known to those who can deal with it". That they do this is exemplified by the reso- luiions printed elsewhere in this ' sessions seem to be better - _ year. Here are the prospective \\’.I. members of tomorrow, and now is the lime to make them feel a part of the Institute. W.I. members may well be proud of the accomplishman of our young people. Music was enjoyed at all conven- (ions. Two of the most interesting and entertaining musical numbers were the Glee Club at Englehart under the leadership of Rev. Hatt. and the Clarkson-Lorne Park “KI. chair at Toronto under the leadership of Mrs. C. Wasson. Community singing at Belleville was very exhilarating and Belleville is again to be commended for a one-act play, put on this year by the Quinte W.I. A new feature on the Kingston programme was a Quiz: Who's Who in Canada, which offered an excellent suggestion for a re lar Institute meeting. g“ SEEDS FOR BRITAINâ€"GIFT T0 CANADIANS The seeds are again on their way to England. At the time of writing 1,000 assortments in packages of 50 have already been shipped and within a few days 4,000 additional assort- ments will be on their way. A new and generous use of the produce of these seeds has just been drawn to our attention in a memo from the Yorkshire Federation of W.I.’s which reads as follows: "At the Produce Guild Rally which was held on the 15th October, 1943, we had a Gift Stall for the Canadian Army Units in the neighbourhood as a thankâ€"oficring for the Canadian Seeds. Amongst them were donations of tomatoes, cabbages, butter beans and leeks, all grown from the seeds sent from Canada. At the end of the meeting an officer from the nearest unit came with a truck and took away a large consignA ment of vegetables, jam, pickles, chut- neys, some bunches of grapes and even some liomounnde cukcs, eggs, butter, packets of cigarettes and matches.” That was a _lo\'ely thought and our Canadian soldiers would be very ap~ preclative of the gift, as we are. Miss Elizabeth Hess, A iculturl Secretary, N.F.W.I., Englaild, write; “\l'e are most grateful to your Fed- eration for again undertaking to send vegetable seeds for th members in 1944. e use Of our The collections which we rec ‘ last year were excellent and I dfilbbcl‘: think that you can improve on them. The same applies to the packing for which we are particularly gratede as it has solved all ‘ ' transport! our difficulties of I am afraid that this latte ' reach you before Christinulbrvol hope you get it before the new year. With my very best wishes for peace] in 1944." n. n” - go 1, “Eer wept unit . III] r home and a 'sobool have ielfilfidgfi mgnlflcoh 2:1;th coll. amour, . or :1 until ' night tiny inwa- csrgef on all (arm .‘thPâ€"prl retpiirlng hard work- nnd perseverance. t has meant only. in: muscles. being BXCEEdlng-ly mad at the and uLtha day, and Iniasin . that ionic trip to town or Visit may frien '15.. ‘l‘halr_aatislnction huu hm: in knowan that prod ‘ Vital wartime job. and that their help ' which unfam girls they “me Spec; 1113' (I'llhfied ‘0 Elve. meant F001) l Many identified themselves with urbni and my girls in the campaign In, Woduct on by registering thTDUIh m . omen's. Institute Branch with The Farm Girla' Brigade of tho Farm Service Force. Certificates of Meril‘ were issued to these girls in mag. nition of their services. Again, this you, form daughters working on the home form may re later by milking application tolthe omc Emnwm, Coach, or to Miss Florence 1‘. Hum. Women’s Institute Branch, Ilupm,’ ment of Agriculture. Gardeners Needed. Every {am home needs u mule" to assure an adequate supply ml Vega. 5 s = 9: E a tables for family meals. Elvry gm. den needs a gardener. Her: l| jab for the farm duughter~ .lllnlllg, plantin and caring for Llw llom vegetab 2 garden in 1944. The Women's Institute lh mob in coâ€"aperation with the Agionllurnl Representative Brunch, giv. . ' I *peciul assistance in growm a goon I‘lltll, and in making the est usu it pro. ducts, to gardeners who jom room)- or District Girla' Garden BU“. Register Now for 19“. There will be First Year linrllcn Brigades for new members as Second and Third Your Bri members of previous Clubs. WImE‘â€"F&rm daughters, I . years inclusive, willing to hurl: .ml wishing to serve on the Hm w Fool Production Front as family uwlcnar. Headâ€"Apply to County m .anl Agricultural Representative lr Home Economics Coach. When? â€" Register immmlmtely. Membership will be limited, u u ll early applicants receiving first 4 miller- ution. What?â€"Gardenera will,â€" Purchuse 20 varieties of w'l-tahle seeds and some flowers. Plan, plant and care for a L'lll'llell according to recommended frrzhtlccs. Prepare vegetables for lmuly meals, can tomatoes and stm vege- tables for Winter use. Attend three or {our garden meet- in and keep garden recon . xhibit at Achievement I Keep Gardens Growinc Former gardeners and new L'nrtlell- ers should line up now to lit-q) gai- dens growing in 1944. Commundr tion and thanks are due lél-l‘ var- deners for their splendid prw‘llk‘lm" records. With increased vcuvtnlllfl production goals established rcvcntll‘ in Ottawa, it is he ed that eligible {on mcr gardeners wi rc-onlist and mud new gardeners will enrol. (Continued from p. 2, col. ll Institute. It is advisable that tlu-se be sent to other Institutes a month before the District annual if WWW“ that delegates may be ready l" "ole' To the Delegates: Bring with you a handbook. 3 COPY of the co-operative programma~ ’1 ".“te hook and pencil. Attend everl’ 5959"“ Be prepared to speak for Wu" 1’“ stitute. To Convencrs: Compile brief but informative W ports. Keep to the time limit I Make your report a summary 0 reports received and include sugEES' tions for future work. , It is not necessary to include I: Pom handed in the day of the "‘09' mg.